Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

MPH IN COMMUNITY NUTRITION

  • Knowledge on the fundamental issues about community nutrition among the graduates from different perspectives by making them come out with simple solutions for complex problems.
  • Prepare Community Nutrition graduates to deliver high quality nutrition care in a variety of settings. Program graduates will be prepared for careers in different sectors of nutrition and will be equipped to exclusively address the health and nutrition needs of different communities.
  • Adapt the passion for innovation in community nutrition graduates by orienting them in the application of modern tools in the prevention and management of malnutrition and make them learn to select and apply in complex decision-making processes.
  • Produce life-long learner graduates who are able to incorporate new evidence-based technology and knowledge into practice.
  • Promote lateral thinking by empowering community nutrition graduates to see things from different perspectives thereby making them come out with simple solutions for complex administrative problems using modern technology.

The program Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Nutrition (CN) was started under the Public Health Division in 2013. The MPH in CN is a research-focused program for those seeking an advanced degree in community nutrition. The program promotes nutritional health and disease prevention in communities with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. The MPH (CN) is a 70-credit research-focused master’s program for those seeking an advanced degree in community nutrition. This includes core courses in introduction to public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, research methodology & bioethics, occupational & environmental health, reproductive and child health and health promotion & health education, as well as elective courses including dietetics & therapeutic nutrition, nutrition in the life cycle, nutritional assessment, nutritional policies, and programs, food security, safety and quality, applied nutrition, advanced nutrition, community-based management of malnutrition and research.

The MPH in Community Nutrition Program will be conducted on a Course & Credit based structure with 20 number of Courses to be dispensed in 70 Credits (1605 hours) in total, completed in a minimum time span of 1.5 year.

Each new Program will commence in Spring and Fall in every year (02 intakes per year).

  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Community Nutrition/ Food & Nutrition or its equivalents from any recognized University.
  • Masters in Human nutrition/ Nutrition/ MPH from other recognized University.
  • MBBS or its equivalent degree from any recognized University plus one year internship.
  • BDS degree recognized by BMDC with one year internship.
  • BSc in Nursing recognized by Bangladesh Nursing Council and 2 year working experiences.
  • Masters in Biological Sciences plus 2 years working experiences in public health.
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy plus 2 years working experiences.
  • Bachelor of Public Health from any recognized University
  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery plus 2 years working experiences.
  • Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery plus 2 years working experiences.
  • Non-Medical background: recognized Bachelor degree with 2 years of working experiences.
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible.
  • Equivalence will be decided by a committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS.

Research position in the field of nutrition, public health in government and non-government and international organization, various key positions in different projects and organization, have chance to do highest education and research in Nutrition Sector at national and international level.

Program Educational Objectives:
  • Knowledge on the fundamental issues about community nutrition among the graduates from different perspectives by making them come out with simple solutions for complex problems.
  • Prepare Community Nutrition graduates to deliver high quality nutrition care in a variety of settings. Program graduates will be prepared for careers in different sectors of nutrition and will be equipped to exclusively address the health and nutrition needs of different communities.
  • Adapt the passion for innovation in community nutrition graduates by orienting them in the application of modern tools in the prevention and management of malnutrition and make them learn to select and apply in complex decision-making processes.
  • Produce life-long learner graduates who are able to incorporate new evidence-based technology and knowledge into practice.
  • Promote lateral thinking by empowering community nutrition graduates to see things from different perspectives thereby making them come out with simple solutions for complex administrative problems using modern technology.
Description of the Program:

The program Master of Public Health (MPH) in Community Nutrition (CN) was started under the Public Health Division in 2013. The MPH in CN is a research-focused program for those seeking an advanced degree in community nutrition. The program promotes nutritional health and disease prevention in communities with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. The MPH (CN) is a 70-credit research-focused master’s program for those seeking an advanced degree in community nutrition. This includes core courses in introduction to public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, research methodology & bioethics, occupational & environmental health, reproductive and child health and health promotion & health education, as well as elective courses including dietetics & therapeutic nutrition, nutrition in the life cycle, nutritional assessment, nutritional policies, and programs, food security, safety and quality, applied nutrition, advanced nutrition, community-based management of malnutrition and research.

Credits & Duration:

Program Name

: MPH in Community Nutrition

Total Credits

: 70

Duration

: 1.5 years

Total Semester

: 3

Course Number

: 20

Admission Eligibility:
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Community Nutrition/ Food & Nutrition or its equivalents from any recognized University.
  • Masters in Human nutrition/ Nutrition/ MPH from other recognized University.
  • MBBS or its equivalent degree from any recognized University plus one-year internship.
  • BDS degree recognized by BMDC with one-year internship.
  • BSc in Nursing recognized by Bangladesh Nursing Council and 2 year working experiences.
  • Masters in Biological Sciences plus 2 years working experiences in public health.
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy plus 2 years working experiences.
  • Bachelor of Public Health from any recognized University
  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery plus 2 years working experiences.
  • Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery plus 2 years working experiences.
  • Non-Medical background: recognized Bachelor degree with 2 years of working experiences.
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible.
  • Equivalence will be decided by a committee called ‘Equivalence Committee’ formed by the Academic Council of BUHS.
  • Minimum CGPA in Honor’s program must be 2.00 for admission.
Job Opportunity’s:
  • Opportunity to serve as a government and non-government employee.
  • Serve as a dietitian/Nutrition Educator/Nutrition Counsellor
  • Jobs in various reputed national and international organizations, (WHO, UNICEF, Grain, ICDDRB, UNDP, WFP)
  • Higher education and research in Nutrition Sectors.
Commencement of the Program:

The Program commences in Spring (April) and Fall (October) yearly

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)